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By Ebi Kesiena The World Bank Group has committed $8.2 billion to expand electricity access across Sub-Saharan Africa, targeting one of the region’s most persistent development challenges, with nearly 600 million people still without power.The funding anchors...

By Ebi Kesiena The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has confirmed and condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, demanding a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible. In a statement, Consul-General Amb. Ninikanwa...

By Ebi Kesiena Mozambique has vaccinated over 2.9 million girls aged 12 to 18 against cervical cancer in 2025, marking a significant milestone in its public health efforts. The Minister of Health, Ussene Isse, disclosed this...

By Emmanuel Nduka  Ghana has pulled out of negotiations for a proposed multi-year aid agreement with the United States after Washington reportedly demanded access to citizens’ personal data, according to a source familiar with the discussions....

By Emmanuel Nduka Former President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has urged leaders across the world to embrace purpose-driven leadership that prioritizes people over power, as he delivered a keynote address at Harvard...

By Emmanuel Nduka South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called on Nigerians and other foreign nationals living in the country to respect its laws, customs, and traditions, amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions in parts of the nation....